Review of the Mad River Canoe Adventure 14

The Adventure 14 canoe by Mad River is part of the company's line of recreational canoes, designed to be low maintenance and family-friendly. It is available in spruce, sand or red color options.

Features

The Adventure 14 has all the features of the larger Adventure 16, with padded center seats and carry handles and an adjustable, padded backrest. There are cup holders, a gear tray, mesh pockets and a multi-chine hull. A squareback design allows the craft to accept a trolling motor without added modifications.

Specs

This canoe measures just 14 feet in length and 37 inches in width. It weighs just 75 pounds--relatively light, by canoe standards--but supports a hefty maximum load capacity of 875 pounds.

Materials

Canoes in the Adventure series are constructed of linear, high-density polyethylene. The hull and deck structure are integrated to provide rigidity and strength.

Price

As of August 2010, the suggested retail price from the manufacturer was $695.

Benefits

The Adventure series provides an entry level kayak suitable for families, with the Adventure 14 having the advantage of added stability to make it easier to handle for all ages and skill levels.

References

Article reviewed by JeffR Last updated on: Dec 7, 2010

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